NASA delays debut Artemis flight of new moon rocket after engine cooling issue
If engineers can resolve the issue on the launch pad in the next 48 to 72 hours, "Friday is definitely in play", Michael Sarafin said.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Sighting of Syawal new moon on May 1
The date for the sighting of the new moon of Syawal is set on Sunday, May 1 or 29th of Ramadan 1443 Hijrah.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Sighting of new moon for Ramadan on April 12
The date for the sighting of the new moon to determine the start of the fasting month of Ramadan for Muslims in Malaysia has been set on April 12, or 29th Syaaban 1442 in the Islamic calendar.
Fri Apr 02 2021
Sighting of new moon of Syawal on May 22
The Conference of Rulers had consented to the determination of the date for Aidilfitri based on the -rukyah- and -hisab-.
Fri May 15 2020
Malaysian Muslims to begin fasting tomorrow
The date for the sighting of the new moon to determine the start of Ramadan for Muslims in Malaysia had been set for today (April 23), 29 Syaaban 1441 Hijrah in the Islamic calendar.
Thu Apr 23 2020
Sighting of Syawal new moon on June 24
The Conference of Rulers had agreed that the date for Aidilfitri be based on sighting of the new moon and astronomical calculations.
Sat Jun 17 2017
Syawal new moon sighting on July 4
The sighting will be done at 29 locations nationwide.
Mon Jun 27 2016
Sept 13 sighting of Zulhijjah new moon
The sighting of the new moon of Zulhijjah to determine the date for Aidiladha will be held on Sunday, Sept 13 or 29 Zulkaedah.
Sat Sep 05 2015
Sighting of Ramadan new moon on June 16
The sighting of the new moon to determine the start of Ramadan for Mulims in Malaysia has been fixed on June 16.
Mon Jun 08 2015
'New Moon' phenomenon triggers extraordinary floods in East Coast
The new moon phenomenon is among the factors that triggered extraordinary flooding in the east coast this year.
Tue Dec 23 2014
Date of Aidilfitri for whole country streamlined 31 years ago
At about 8pm on the 29th day of every Ramadan, Muslims in the country will be glued to their television sets waiting for the announcement of the date for Aidilfitri.
Sat Jul 26 2014
Ramadan new moon sighting June 27
June 27 has been set to sight the new moon for the start of the Ramadan fast, the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal announced today.
Fri Jun 20 2014
Sighting of the new moon for Ramadan set for July 8
It said that 29 locations throughout the country have been decided as the sites for the sighting of the new moon.
Wed Jul 03 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024